Accounting Technician ; PCN 040027 & 047091

What You Will Be Doing

The incumbent of this position will perform paraprofessional‑level accounting work, requiring technical knowledge of standard accounting procedures and practices for analyzing and interpreting accounts and accounting documents.

Our work is important and challenging, and we are focused on making a difference in the lives of the families we serve. Your work will ensure that support is collected and federal and department goals and objectives are met, effectively and efficiently. We value the ability to progress and provide in‑depth training, mentoring and advancement opportunities.

You will have a direct influence on the agency’s ability to attain federal and department goals and objectives effectively and efficiently. In addition to the benefits provided by the State of Alaska—including health, pet insurance and retirement—you will receive in‑depth training on how to do the work, multiple advancement opportunities, and a management team that empowers and mentors staff who are interested in progression.

This position requires in‑person training and office presence.

Located in the Atwood building in downtown Anchorage, the division has 196 employees.

• Accounting: Knowledge of traditional accounting practices including accrual, obligations, and cost methods.
• Accounting Operations: Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures for conducting financial and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program audits.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base.
• Oral Communication: Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others and responds appropriately.
• Teaching Others: Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.

Minimum of one year of clerical work experience maintaining records that includes using computer systems and performing basic arithmetic calculations.

Substitutions:
Successful completion of a formal vocational education program in accounting or bookkeeping substitutes for the required experience. Post‑secondary education from an accredited college substitutes for the required experience (three semester or four quarter hours equal one month).

Post‑secondary education in accounting or a related field is required. Copies of transcripts will be required at the time of interview. The position may accept equivalent foreign education provided it is evaluated by a recognized credentialing organization.

Position requires access to the tax system and a federal background investigation, including fingerprinting.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services, or alternative communication formats may contact 1‑800‑587‑4095 in Juneau or TTY:
Alaska Relay 711 or 1‑800‑770‑8973. The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Sandy Mc Dermott
Administrative Officer 1
Email:
Dor.cssd.directors.office
Phone Number: 907‑269‑6800